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SOUTH  AMERICA 


Background  of  Rio  de  Janeiro. 

THE  LAND  OF  OPPORTUNITY 

A Continent  of  Scenic  Wonders 
A Paradise  for  the  Tourist 

General  Information  for  Travelers 
LAMPORT  & HOLT  LINE 

BUSK  & DANIELS 

General  Agents 

301  Produce  Exchange,  New  York 

or  any  Tourist  Agencv 

Booklet  S. 


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A WONDERFUL  LAND  IS  THE 
NEW  SOUTH  AMERICA 

Notwithstanding  the  rapidly  increasing  interest  in  South  American 
affairs  manifested  in  recent  years,  the  fact  remains  that  we  as  a nation  are 
far  from  being  sufficiently  familiar  with  the  sister  continent.  South 
America,  of  course,  is  merely  a continuation  and  almost  a duplication 
of  the  same  continental  mass  as  that  upon  which  we  ourselves  live. 
It  is  possible  to  be  so  near  to  an  object  as  to  lose  the  perspective.  Thus 
South  America  has  meant  more  to  distant  Europe  than  it  has  to  its 
neighbor,  North  America.  No  doubt  some  confusion  regarding  South 
America  has  been  caused  also  by  these  familiar  Mercator  maps  which 
present  geography  on  a flat  plane,  out  of  all  proportion,  and  make 
the  southern  continent  appear  hardly  larger  than  Greenland.  The  globe 
m any  good  schoolroom  will  quickly  correct  this  impression.  As  a 
matter  of  fact  the  area  of  South  America  is  more  than  three-fourths 
that  of  North  America,  and  the  area  of  Brazil  alone  exceeds  that  of  the 
United  States  by  200,000  square  miles. 

Another  circumstance  that  has  lessened  interest  heretofore  has  been 
the  comparatively  limited  transportation  facilities  between  the  ports 
of  North  and  South  America.  It  used  to  be  the  round-about  procedure 


Avenida  Central,  Rio  de  Janeiro. 


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Picturesque  Scenes  in  and  About  Rio  de  Janeiro. 


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to  cross  the  Atlantic  and  then  detour  to  South  America  by  way  of,  say, 
Liverpool  or  Southampton.  The  idea  still  prevails  that  if  you  could  go 
to  Rio  de  Janeiro  or  Buenos  Aires  as  conveniently  and  comfortably  as 
you  could  go  to  Paris,  the  tide  of  travel  would  be  greatly  augmented. 
The  point  of  these  paragraphs  is  to  emphasize  the  fact  that  you  can. 
Travelers  are  waking  up  to  the  fact  that  direct,  regular,  frequent 
and  satisfactory  passenger  service  is  maintained  by  the  Lamport  & 
Holt  Line  between  the  United  States,  Brazil,  Uruguay  and  Argentina. 
The  sailings  from  New  York  are  every  alternate  Saturday.  The  three 
most  important  South  American  countries  are  Brazil,  Argentina  and 
Chile.  To  these  lands  of  promise  this  Line  affords  the  most  direct  route. 
This  is  a simple,  demonstrable  matter  of  geometry.  It  is  only  neces- 
sary to  glance  at  the  map.  Any  two  lines  of  a triangle  are  together 
greater  than  a third.  The  two  lines,  the  long,  round-about  way,  was 
to  go  to  Europe  and  thence  to  South  America.  The  third  and  shorter 
line  is  to  sail  direct — almost  due  south. 

Leaving  aside  for  the  moment  considerations  of  scenic  beauty, 
natural  wonders,  architectural  splendors  and  climatic  allurements 
that  appeal  to  the  pleasure  seeker,  let  us  glance  for  a moment  to  make 
the  acquaintance  of  the  people  who  inhabit  this  interesting  continent; 
because,  after  all,  it  is  the  human  element  that  is  most  important 
everywhere.  How  many  of  us  realize  that  there  are  45,000,000  people 
living  in  South  America,  and  that  the  population  of  Latin  America 


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Rural  Scenes,  Rio  de  Janeiro. 


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altogether  approximates  70,000,000?  Of  course,  there  are  all  kinds 
of  people  in  every  country,  but  it  is  just  to  say  that  the  leading 
citizens  of  South  American  countries  will  compare  favorably  in  educa- 
tion, culture  and  all  the  refinements  of  life  with  their  compeers  in  any 
part  of  the  world.  There  are  South  American  universities  older  than 
Harvard  or  Yale.  If  the  reader  has  never  met  a typical  South  American 
gentleman  or  gentlewoman,  he  has  a genuine  pleasure  in  store.  Do 
not  these  people  differ  from  us?  In  a measure,  yes.  Think  for  a 
moment  of  the  different  conditions  which  attended  the  colonization 
of  the  respective  continents.  Our  own  colonists  were  driven  here 
because  of  religious  intolerance  or  political  oppression  at  home.  In 
South  America  the  lure  was  different — it  was  gold.  It  reminds  us 
of  the  rush  to  California  when  rich  strikes  were  made.  The  mood  of 
South  America,  therefore,  is  something  like  that  of  our  own  West. 
The  people  are  alert  for  business  and  profit.  They  are  ready  to  trade. 
And  they  have  been  trading,  not  so  much  with  us  as  with  Europe. 
Now  we  want  to  get  acquainted  with  these  people  and  do  business 
with  them.  Of  late  the  printing  presses  of  the  country  have  been 
humming  with  manufacturers'  literature  printed  in  French  or  Spanish, 
and  designed  for  South  American  dealers.  This  is  better  than  nothing, 
but  it  is  not  quite  the  South  American  way.  Send  a competent  and 
creditable  representative  and  get  acquainted.  This  is  the  essential  key- 
note of  the  present  article.  Don't  write  or  send  literature  alone  but  go! 


Entrance  to  the  Jardim  da  Gloria,  Rio  de  Janeiro. 


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View  of  Rio  de  Janeiro,  Looking  Across  the  Harbor. 


The  resources  of  South  America  are  phenomenal  and  astounding. 
If  you  ask  what  is  the  climate  of  South  America  the  reply  is  that  not 
only  are  the  seasons  the  reverse  of  those  in  North  America,  but  it  has 
every  climate,  because  it  has  every  altitude.  Think  of  what  this  means 
in  agriculture  alone.  The  Andes  extend  for  3,500  miles  parallel  with 
the  Pacific  coast,  and  at  least  four  of  the  South  American  countries 
are  within  the  Andean  system.  There  is  mineral  wealth  untold, 
including  even  the  diamond.  This  range  furnishes  a water-shed  for 
the  greatest  rivers  in  the  world.  No  doubt  everyone  is  familiar  with 
the  famous  Amazon,  navigable  for  thousands  of  miles,  with  fortunes 
in  rubber  and  precious  woods  on  either  bank;  but  what  is  less  known 
is  the  fact  that  other  rivers,  such  as  the  Plata  and  Parana,  discharge 
double  the  volume  of  our  own  famous  Mississippi.  Passing  to  the 
lower  levels  we  come  to  the  great  plateau  of  Brazil  and  Argentina. 
Here  we  find  rich  grazing  lands  and  cattle  ranches  capable  of  supplying 
meat  for  almost  the  whole  world.  And  the  time  may  come  when  we 
shall  draw  upon  these  great  wheat  fields  for  our  daily  bread.  It  is  hardly 
necessary  to  say  that  it  is  from  Brazil  that  we  obtain  the  coffee  with 
which  we  start  the  day.  In  fact,  this  entire  article  could  be  devoted 
to  the  resources  of  South  America  without  exhausting  the  subject. 
Are  these  great  resources  developed  to  the  utmost?  It  cannot  be  said 
that  they  are.  Shall  not  the  business  men  of  the  United  States  partici- 
pate in  the  opportunities  thus  afforded?  Students  of  economics 


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Hotel  dos  Estrangeiros  and  Hotel  International,  Rio  de  Janeiro. 


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General  View  of  Botafogo  from  the  Top  of  Corcovado,  Rio  de  Janeiro. 


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Views  of  Santos. 


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Railway  Station,  Sao  Paulo. 

forecast  that  sooner  or  later  the  United  States  will  cease  to  be  an  export- 
ing country.  Is  it  not  natural  to  look  to  South  America?  This  is 
not  to  overlook  the  great  opportunities  that  now  exist  for  export 
business,  especially  in  manufactured  articles.  South  America  wants 
the  things  we  make.  In  fact,  the  annual  exports  from  the  United 
States  to  Latin  American  countries  already  reach  the  considerable 
figures  of  about  $160,000,000  annually  and  can  be  doubled. 

If  we  have  dwelt  upon  the  commercial  aspects  of  South  America, 
it  is  because  the  United  States  is  a commercial  country,  and  it  has  been 
assumed  that  this  phase  of  the  subject  would  possess  a certain  interest. 
It  remains  to  be  said,  however,  that  the  traveler  for  pleasure  will  find 


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Opera  House,  Sao  Paulo. 

in  South  America  a continent  of  surpassing  interest  and  beauty.  From 
this  point  of  view  the  appeal  is  two-fold:  First,  there  are  the  exquisite 
creations  due  to  the  taste  and  enterprise  of  that  ingenious  creature,  man; 
and^second  the  ravishing  revelations  of  nature  where  she  is  seen  in^her 
most  lavish  and  bountiful  aspects.  Merelyjto  visit  such^superb  cities 
as  queenly  Rio  de  Janeiro,  metropolitan  Buenos  Aires,  the  second 
Latin  city  in  the  world;  cultured  Montevideo,  the  Boston  of  South 
America,  or  Valparaiso,  the  South  American  Washington;  not  to  over- 
look thriving  Santos  or  handsome  Sao  Paulo,  is  in  itself  sufficient 
inducement  for  the  voyage.  How  many  are  aware  that  the  Bay  of 
Rio  is  considered  by  many  to  be  the  most  beautiful  in  the  world,  not 
excepting  even  that  of  Naples,  and  that  in  point  of  charm  the  city 
itself  is  comparable  with  Paris,  Stockholm  or  Budapest?  The  fact 
is  that  in  recent  years  this  city  has  spent  more  on  public  improvements 
than  any  municipality  on  this  hemisphere,  with  the  possible  exception 
of  New  York.  How  many  are  aware  that  Buenos  Aires  is  as  large  as 
Philadelphia,  and  that  its  docks  are  the  most  commodious  and  costly 
in  the  world?  The  plant  and  equipment  of  its  great  newspaper  La  Prensa 
are  absolutely  unrivaled.  We  shall  not  pause  to  dwell  upon  the  magnifi- 
cent Jockey  Club,  or  the  superb  Theatro  Colon,  erected  at  a cost  of 
$10,000,000.  There  is  nothing  in  this  country  and  only  one  theatre  in 
Europe  to  be  compared  with  it.  Municipal  rewards  encourage  architec- 
tural endeavor.  So  great  a city  must  have  a great  country  back  of 


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Gathering  Dye  Wood,  Santos. 

it.  And  it  has.  Argentina  is  as  large  as  all  of  the  United  States  east 
of  the  Mississippi  River,  and  teems  with  natural  resources.  Acquaint- 
ance with  these  and  other  fascinating  cities  and  with  South  America  in 
general  has  been  considerably  fostered  by  the  various  Pan-American 
conferences.  The  first  was  held  in  Washington  in  1889;  the  second  in 
Mexico  City  in  1901;  the  third  in  Rio  de  Janeiro  in  1906,  and  the  fourth 
recently  held  in  Buenos  Aires.  The  latest  meeting  occured  in 
Washington  in  1911.  Full  records  of  these  proceedings  may  be  obtained 
by  addressing  the  Pan-American  Union  at  Washington,  D.  C. 

We  shall  conclude  these  brief  outlines  with  a reference  to  the 
natural  beauties,  the  marvelous  prodigality  which  beneficent  nature 
has  lavished  upon  this  wonderful  continent.  It  has  every  natural 
charm.  The  water-falls  of  Yguassu,  San  Francisco  and  Guaro  are  as 
well  known  below  the  equator  as  Niagara  or  the  Yosemite  are  north 
of  it.  The  mountain  peaks  tempt  the  adventurous  to  their  most  dar- 
ing ascents.  Orchids  grow  wild  with  the  profusion  of  buttercups  or 
daisies  in  the  north.  There  are  flocks  of  native  birds  with  aigrettes 
that  would  enrapture  the  milliners  of  Paris.  Recent  travelers  tell 
of  strange  animals  encountered,  one  being  a sort  of  cross  between  the 
zebra  and  the  ox.  What  a field  for  the  naturalist  and  the  hunter! 
Vampire  plants,  like  the  wild  fig,  embrace  and  strangle  huge  trees. 
There  are  rivers  of  purple  hyacinths,  rivers  so  covered  with  camelots 
or  water  flowers  as  almost  to  obstruct  navigation.  There  are  islands 


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Avenida  de  Mayo,  Buenos  Aires. 


Race  Course,  Buenos  Aires. 


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Views  in  Buenos  Aires. 

of  lilies.  The  botanical  gardens  of  South  America  are  the  finest  in 
the  world.  There  has  recently  been  discovered  a river  of  peat,  which 
is  the  only  one  of  its  kind  in  the  world.  Of  all  the  great  conti- 
nental masses  South  America  alone  has  no  desert;  it  is  a continent 
abloom.  Make  no  mistake  as  to  the  climate.  That  of  Argentina  is 
similar  to  that  of  the  United  States,  only  the  seasons  are  reversed. 
And  a word  must  be  added  regarding  the  antiquities  of  South  America. 
No  other  land  outside  of  Egypt  affords  such  a field  for  the  antiquarian. 
For  example,  around  the  basin  of  Lake  Titicaca  are  survivals  of  what 
is,  perhaps,  the  world's  oldest  civilization.  It  is  probable  that  in  the 
immemorial  past  there  was  built  here  a great  city,  antedating  even  the 
pyramids  of  Egypt  and  the  glories  of  Babylon.  The  Incas  came  later. 
Probably  enough  has  been  said  to  show  that  for  most  of  us  South 
America  is  still  undiscovered.  Shall  it  remain  so?  Does  not  every 
inducement  of  profit,  pleasure  and  interest  combine  to  incite  us  to  become 
“acquainted"  with  our  colossal  southern  neighbor?  Surely  this  must 
be  so.  The  men  of  the  United  States  are,  like  Alexander,  reaching 
out  for  new  worlds  to  conquer.  Is  not  this  the  new  world  for  which 
we  have  been  seeking? 

Various  appellations,  some  of  them  more  or  less  fanciful,  have  been 
applied  to  South  America.  It  has  been  called  “The  Land  of  Oppor- 
tunity." It  has  also  been  termed,  “The  Land  of  To-morrow."  With 
the  first  of  these  we  agree;  with  the  second  we  can  hardly  agree,  because 


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Plaza  Hotel,  Buenos  Aires,  under  Ritz- Carlton  Management. 


South  America  is  emphatically  not  a land  of  to-morrow  but  of  to-day. 
The  peculiar  economic  conditions  which  prevail  at  present  in  the 
United  States  demand  the  precise  supplementary  provisions  offered 
by  our  next-door  neighbor.  South  America  is  needed  not  to-morrow 
but  now.  Shall  we  not  stretch  the  Monroe  Doctrine  beyond  the  point 
of  defence,  which  is  negative,  to  the  extent  of  asserting  that  all  the 
Americas  shall  be  essentially  one;  because  altogether  they  supply 
every  need,  and  each  needs  the  other,  and  all  can  work  together  for 
the  general  good? 


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Das  Lagas  Falls. 


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Laguna  Del  Inca,  Andes. 


Views  in  Valparaiso. 


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Description  of  Ports  of  Call. 

BAHIA  is  the  oldest  city  in  Brazil  and  now  is  its  second  in  size,  being  eclipsed 
by  the  modern  city  beautiful,  Rio  de  Janeiro.  It  is  the  capital  of  the  state  of  Bahia 
and  is  a curiously  built  city,  consisting  of  a lower  and  upper  town,  the  latter  affording 
a superb  view  of  the  lower  section  and  entire  bay.  The  upper  town  is  reached  by 
elevators  and  an  inclined  plane,  the  fare  on  which  is  10  cents.  Some  of  the  churches 
of  this  city  date  back  to  the  sixteenth  century  and  may  be  visited  at  any  time  during 
the  day.  Among  other  interesting  features  are  the  very  fine  examples  of  old  wood 
carving  to  be  seen  in  the  Sao  Francisco  Church.  It  is  the  seat  of  the  Primate  of 
Brazil  and  excels  all  other  cities  in  the  republic  in  the  number  of  its  ecclesiastical 
buildings.  Pleasant  excursions  may  be  arranged  in  many  directions,  all  of  which  will 
give  the  tourist  an  intimate  acquaintance  with  the  town  and  suburbs.  The  population 
is  300,000.  The  principal  exports  of  Bahia  include  tobacco  and  cigars,  cocoa,  sugar, 
pissava,  and  a vast  amount  of  coffee.  The  railway  accommodations  into  the 
interior  and  sea  communication  with  other  towns  are  excellent. 

Trips  about  Bahia. — To  Passeio  Publico,  Bahia,  return  tram  fare,  15  cents, 
taking  about  30  minutes.  To  Pharol  da  Barra,  return  tram  fare,  30  cents,  taking 
about  1|  hours.  To  Campo  Grande,  return  tram  fare,  15  cents,  taking  about  40 
minutes.  To  Victoria,  return  tram  fare,  25  cents,  taking  about  40  minutes.  To  Rio 
Vermelho,  return  tram  fare,  30  cents,  taking  about  2 hours.  To  Porto  dos  Tainheiros- 
Itapagipe,  return  tram  fare,  25  cents,  taking  about  2 hours.  To  Calcada,  return  tram 
fare,  15  cents,  taking  about  1 hour.  To  Boa-Viagem,  return  tram  fare,  25  cents, 
taking  about  l\  hours.  To  Barra,  return  tram  fare,  30  cents,  taking  about  hours. 

RIO  DE  JANEIRO,  the  capital  of  Brazil,  is  not  only  the  largest  and  most 
important  city  in  South  America,  but  it  is  now  undoubtedly  the  loveliest  and  cleanest 
city  in  all  the  world.  Added  to  this  is  a climate  which  is  as  nearly  perfect  as  can  be 
found  on  earth.  Particularly  is  it  so  in  winter,  which  season  falls  there  while  summer 
bakes  the  United  States.  So  attractive  is  the  beauty  of  the  city  and  the  exquisite 
charm  of  the  weather  that,  although  Rio  de  Janeiro  is  4,500  miles  from  New  York, 
the  day  is  at  hand  when  it  will  become  the  favorite  resort  for  those  who  can  afford 
to  escape  the  rigors  of  a northern  winter  or  the  extreme  periods  of  summer  heat 
which  wilt  the  inhabitants  of  the  United  States. 

Beautiful  indeed  is  the  Bay  of  Rio  de  Janeiro,  extending  northward  for  about 
fifteen  miles,  varying  from  two  to  seven  miles  in  width,  flanked  by  mountains  and 
dotted  with  many  scenic  and  pretty  islands.  The  huge  Sugar  Loaf  Mountain,  1,200 
feet  high,  majestic  in  its  very  bareness  and  simplicity  of  outline,  sentinels  the  western 
side  of  the  entrance  to  the  bay.  As  the  steamer  passes  in,  the  verdant  slopes  and 
granite  peak  of  the  incomparable  Corcovado,  in  all  its  changeful  aspects,  comes  into 
view,  affording  a sight  upon  which  the  most  jaded  eye  must  rest  with  delight.  Beyond 
is  the  Cavea  (mainsail),  so  called  from  its  resemblance  to  the  square  sail  of  a ship. 
At  the  back  of  the  city  rises  the  Tijuca  range,  the  peaks  seeming  to  shoulder  each 
other  to  the  heavens,  and  dominated  by  Tijuca  itself.  Over  the  bay,  and  some 
thirty  miles  distant,  but  appearing  in  the  ambient  atmosphere  to  be  but  a league 
away,  rise  the  fantastic  shapes  of  the  Organ  Mountains  (Serra  dos  Orgoes). 

Wonderful  is  the  word  which  properly  fits  this  great  city,  with  its  park-like 
waterfront  and  fine  avenues;  its  tall  palms  and  fruit  trees  growing  wild  in  the 
surrounding  woods,  along  with  pineapples,  bananas  and  mangoes.  Surprising,  too,  is 
the  exquisite  plumage  of  the  great  variety  of  birds  and  the  numerous  and  luxuriant 
colors  of  the  butterflies. 

The  last  few  years  have  seen  great  changes  in  this  city;  a veritable  new  city  has 
sprung  up,  with  wide  avenues  through  which  the  air  circulates  freely,  and  brilliantly 
lighted  by  electricity  and  lined  with  majestic  buildings.  The  Marine  Drive  (Avenida 
Beira-Mar)  is  considered  to  be  one  of  the  finest  in  the  world.  Good  motor  cars  are 
readily  obtainable,  and  several  rides  may  be  chosen  to  where  the  most  beautiful  views 
are  to  be  found.  The  best  trip  is  probably  to  Tijuca,  returning  via  the  Chinese 
View  or  Gavea,  about  four  hours’  run,  inclusive  of  stops  to  appreciate  the  scenery. 
The  visitor  to  Rio  de  Janeiro  will  be  well  compensated  by  taking  some  of  the  many 


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Views  in  Santiago,  Chile. 


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novel  excursions  into  the  beautiful  surrounding  districts,  a few  of  which  are  described, 
and  weeks  might  well  be  spent  exploring  each  day  some  new  wonder. 

The  sanitary  arrangements  are  excellent,  and  a staff  of  inspectors  of  health  has 
been  appointed  to  examine  the  milk  and  fresh  meat  supply,  and  also  to  inspect  the 
dwelling-houses.  A highly  efficient  water  supply  has  been  installed. 

When  the  multitudinous  charms  of  the  great  southland  which  lies  below  us 
become  better  known  to  northerners,  they  will  be  duly  appreciated.  The  pity  is  that 
so  many  wait  to  learn  from  others  instead  of  enjoying  at  first  hand  for  themselves. 

The  population  of  Rio  de  Janeiro  is  about  one  million.  The  railway  and  steam- 
ship service  with  other  towns  are  all  that  can  be  desired.  The  exports  are  coffee 
rubber,  minerals,  rosewood,  tapioca,  hides,  etc. 

Petropolis. — Return  ticket  available  for  two  days,  the  fare  being  $1.40. 
There  is  good  train  service  between  Praira  Formosa  and  Petropolis,  the  trains  leaving 
about  every  two  hours,  and  the  journey  occupying  about  two  hours. 

Tijuca. — The  village  of  Tijuca  lies  in  a gorge  known  as  the  Alto  da  Boa  Vista. 
Take  the  electric  car  at  Caes  Pharoux.  The  journey  either  up  or  down  takes  just  one 
hour,  the  return  fare  being  50  cents. 

Alto,  do,  Servo  (top  of  the  peak).  A special  train  may  be  arranged  for  by  giving 
one  day  s notice  at  a cost  of  $1.75  each  person,  but  a minimum  of  40  passengers 
or  $70.00,  is  demanded. 

Corcovado. — Electric  trains  leave  Cosme  Veho  for  the  summit  every  two  hours 
Return  fare,  $1.00. 

Sylvestre. — The  electric  tram  leaves  Largoda  Carioca  every  half  hour.  The  return 
fare  is  50  cents. 

Paqueta  is  one  of  the  numerous  beautiful  islands  in  the  bay,  a passage  to  which 
will  make  a delightful  whole  day  trip.  The  ferryboats  leave  the  Praca  15  de  Novem- 
bro  at  6.30  and  9.30  in  the  morning,  returning  from  Paqueta  at  10.50  a.  m.  and  7 30 
p.  m. 

Therezopolis,  situated  among  the  Organ  Mountains,  is  about  three  hours’  journey 
from  Rio  de  Janeiro  by  ferry  and  rail.  The  ferryboats  leave  Praca  15  de  Novembro 
at  6.30  a.  m.  for  Piedade,  at  the  head  of  the  bay,  whence  the  train  is  taken  for 
Therezopolis,  and  leaves  there  at  3 p.  m.  on  the  return  journey. 

Avenida  Beira-Mar  begins  near  the  Monroe  Palace  at  the  end  of  the  Avenida 
Central,  and  finishes  at  the  Praia  Vermelha. 

Jardim  Botanico.  Open  daily  from  6.30  a.  m.  till  6 p.  m.  Tramway,  “Gavea.” 
Fare,  15  cents.  Jardim  do  Campo  da  Acclimacao,  open  daily  from  6 a.  m.  till  10  p.  m. 

Passeio  Publico. — Open  daily  from  6 a.  m.  till  10  p.  m. 

Aquarium  Passeio  Publico. — Curious  fishes.  Open  daily  from  9 o’clock  in  the 
morning  till  6 in  the  evening,  Mondays  excepted.  Admission  free. 

Praca  Tiradentes.— Open  Gardens,  with  monument  of  Dorn  Pedro  I.  in  the 
centre. 

Jardim  Zoologico.— Open  daily  from  6 a.  m.  till  6 p.  m.  Entrance  fee,  35  cents; 
children,  20  cents.  Tramways,  “Villa  Izabel”  and  “Villa  Izabel-Engenho  Novo.” 
Fare,  10  cents. 

Jardim  da  Gloria.— Open  Gardens.  Monument  of  Visconde  do  Rio  Branco 
Tramway  fare,  20  cents. 

Jardim  da  Praca  Quinze  de  Novembre.— Monument  of  General  Osorio. 

Jardim  da  Praca  da  Republica. — Possesses  fine  specimens  of  rare  birds,  deer, 
artificial  lakes  and  brooks.  Concerts  several  times  a week.  Open  dailv  Entrance 
free. 

National  Museum.  Situated  in  the  Parque  da  Boa  Vista  S.  Christovao,  formerly 
residence  of  the  Emperior  Dorn  Pedro.  Open  Thursdays  and  Sundays.  Possesses 
magnificent  art  collections.  Entrance  free.  Trams  from  the  Praca  15  Novembro 
marked  S.  Januario,  Alegria,  Sao  Christovao  Caju,  and  Jockey  Club. 

National  Library.  Rua  Dr.  Joaquim  Nabuco  (formerly  Passeio).  Open  daily 
except  Sundays.  Entrance  free. 

The  National  Coasting-Trade  Navigaton  Company  maintains  a semi-weekly 
passenger  service  between  Rio  de  Janeiro  and  Porto  Alegre,  stopping  at  Santos, 


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Paranagua,  Sao  Francisco,  Florinapoiis,  Rio  Grande  and  Pelotas.  Steamers  leave 
Rio  de  Janeiro  every  Wednesday  and  Saturday  and  returning  leave  Porto  Alegre  on 
the  same  days.  The  trip  is  made  in  six  days  in  either  direction. 

SANTOS  and  SAO  PAULO  are  so  closely  allied  in  their  business  relations  with 
the  outer  world,  Santos  being  the  port  for  Sao  Paulo,  that  here  they  may  be  described 
together.  Santos  is  prettily  situated  on  the  northern  coast  of  the  island  of  Sao 
Vincente,  and  was  founded  as  far  back  as  1545.  As  a coffee  shipping  port  it  is  second 
only  to  Rio  de  Janeiro,  the  greatest  in  the  world.  Its  exports  of  this  foodstuff  aggre- 
gate about  $60,000,000  annually.  It  is  the  headquarters  of  the  Lamport  & Holt  Line 
Coast  Service,  and  is  a very  busy  port.  The  coffee  season  extends  from  August  to 
January.  In  the  vicinity  of  Santos  are  pretty  dwellings,  and  the  environs  are  attrac- 
tive. Sao  Paulo  is  about  75  miles  distant  by  rail.  It  is  the  large,  wealthy  and 
bustling  metropolis  of  Southern  Brazil,  and  is  exceeded  only  by  Rio  de  Janeiro  in 
importance  and  architectural  grace.  The  State  Theatre  is  one  of  the  many  splendid 
structures.  The  visitor  to  Santos  should  not  miss  seeing  a coffee  plantation.  Con- 
nection with  other  ports  is  good  and  there  is  also  a very  good  tramway  service. 

The  trips  which  are  available  during  the  stay  of  the  steamer  are  as  follows: 

Sao  Paulo.— The  trains  leave  Santos  at  5.55  and  8.00  a.m.,  and  at  2.00,  4.30  and 
5.30  p.  m.,  returning  from  Sao  Paulo  at  6.00,  8.00  and  10.00  a.m.  and  2.30  and  4.40  p.  m. 
The  journey  occupies  about  two  hours  each  way.  The  first  class  return  fare  is 
$3.50,  the  second  class  fare  being  $1.75. 

Piloes. — Site  of  the  City  of  Santos  Improvement  Company’s  Waterworks  on  the 
Sao  Paulo  Railway  Line.  The  first-class  fare  is  65  cents,  second-class,  25  cents. 
The  time  occupied  is  15  minutes  by  train  to  the  Cibutao  Station,  from  which  place 
one  takes  a small  steam  tramway  to  the  waterworks.  The  journey  by  train  occupies 
about  half  an  hour. 

Guaruja.—  Launch  connecting  with  train  every  hour.  Fare,  65  cents  return. 
Duration  of  trip,  45  minutes  each  way. 

Sao  Vincente—  Electric  tram  every  half  hour.  Very  pretty  ride  via  the  beach  to 
the  Old  Port.  About  45  minutes  each  way.  Return  fare,  70  cents. 

Ponta  da  Praia. — Ride  by  mule  tram  to  the  entrance  of  the  river.  Return  fare, 
35  cents. 

MONTEVIDEO,  situated  on  a small  peninsula  on  the  north  coast  of  the  estuary 
of  the  La  Plata,  is  the  capitol  of  Uruguay  and  contains  a population  of  over  300,000. 
An  embankment  encircling  the  bay  forms  a pleasant  promenade.  The  Legislative 
Palace  will  be  recognized  as  one  of  the  finest  government  buildings  in  the  world.  The 
city  itself  is  very  clean  and  contains  many  beautiful  and  interesting  buildings,  includ- 
ing a cathedral.  Visitors  will  be  interested  in  the  great  Solis  Theatre,  the  Athenaeum, 
the  City  Hall,  etc.  A characteristic  thoroughfare  is  the  Calle  Zabala.  Excursions 
may  be  made  by  steamer  and  rail  to  neighboring  ports,  the  scenery  around  about  being 
very  interesting.  There  are  good  railway  connections.  The  exports  are  principally 
the  products  of  cattle  raising,  and  horses,  mules,  oxen,  sheep  and  live  stock  generally; 
jerqued  beef,  extracts  of  beef,  hides,  wool,  grain,  etc.  The  main  streets  are  lighted 
by  electricity.  There  are  very  good  tramway  services. 

PARAGUAY.— The  easiest  way  of  reaching  Paraquay  is  from  Montevideo  or 
Buenos  Aires,  via  the  Plata,  Parana,  and  Paraguay  Rivers.  The  distance  from 
Buenos  Aires  to  Asuncion  is  1,100  miles.  The  Mihanovich  Line  runs  two  passenger 
steamers  a week,  making  the  trip  up  the  river  usually  in  five  days  and  down  in  four. 
First-class  fare  from  Buenos  Aires  to  Asuncion  by  this  line  is  $25.00  (United  States 
currency),  while  the  return  fare  is  $34.00.  . . 

BUENOS  AIRES  (Good  Airs),  capital  of  Argentine,  is  the  greatest  city  in  the 
Southern  Hemisphere  and  has  a population  of  a million  and  a quarter.  It  is  situated 
in  a plain  on  the  south  bank  of  the  La  Plata  River  and  has  an  area  of  72  square  miles. 
Although  founded  in  1535,  it  is  modern  in  appearance  and  contains  many  handsome 
buildings,  the  cathedral  and  opera  house  being  notable  specimens. 

There  are  many  fine  and  well-kept  streets,  avenues  and  buildings,  and  the  mam 
thoroughfares  are  modelled  after  those  of  Paris.  The  most  interesting  streets  to  visit 
are  the  Calle  Florida  and  the  Avenida  de  Mayo. 


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Visitors  will  also  be  interested  in  the  cathedrals,  art  galleries  and  museums,  as 
well  as  the  fine  parks  of  Lazema  and  Palermo,  the  Avenue  of  Palms,  the  Botanical 
and  Zoological  Gardens,  the  Race  Course,  etc. 

The  electric  tramway  system  is  excellent  and  intersects  the  whole  of  the  city, 
passing  through  all  the  business  streets  and  making  the  suburbs  of  Belgrano, 
Quilmes,  etc.,  easily  accessible. 

Hotels  are  up  to  the.  European  and  American  standards.  The  high  standard 
of  living  is  abundant  evidence  of  the  astonishing  progress  made  in  Argentine 
during  the  last  decade.  There  are  excellent  railway  and  steam  services  in  all 
directions. 

The  coasting  service  to  and  from  Montevideo,  Bahia  Blanca,  Colastine, 
Corrientes,  Asuncion,  Rosario  and  Ville  Concepcion  are  very  good. 

Within  the  boundaries  of  the  capital  there  are  six  parks,  seven  promenades,  38 
squares,  and  many  gardens,  etc.  Within  the  city  the  tram  fare  is  about  10  cents 
for  any  distance. 

Hackney  carriages  are  numerous  as  are  mostly  two-horsed  victorias;  fares,  30 
cents  for  distances  not  exceeding  two  miles;  40  cents  for  first  hour,  and  30  cents  for 
succeeding  hours. 

Two  of  the  principal  parcel  delivery  companies  are  the  Expreso  La  Plata  and 
the  Expreso  Villaronga. 

The  General  Post  Office  is  situated  at  the  corner  of  Calles  Corrientes  and 
Reconquista,  about  700  yards  from  the  Government  House.  There  are  many 
district  offices.  Telegraphic  communication  can  be  had  with  any  part  of  the  world. 

Buenos  Aires  is  the  terminal  of  the  Transandine  Railroad,  by  which  quick  transit 
may  be  made  to  Valparaiso,  part  of  the  journey  being  made  by  tunnel  through  the 
solid  rock  high  up  above  the  level  of  the  sea.  The  trip  takes  two  days.  The  railway, 
which  contains  luxurious  dining  and  sleeping  cars,  travels  through  the  most  wild  and 
wonderful  scenery  in  the  world,  and  crosses  the  Andes  at  an  altitude  of  12,800  feet 
above  the  level  of  the  sea.  For  particulars  of  this  train  service  see  page  36. 

The  exports  of  Buenos  Aires  are  mainly  wheat,  oats,  maize  and  linseed;  and 
include  horses,  cattle,  sheep,  frozen  meat,  bones,  hides,  wool,  tinned  meats,  sugar 
and  tallow. 

Hotels  are  numerous;  among  the  best  being  the  Plaza  Hotel,  Ritz-Carlton 
management,  Calles  Florida  and  Charcas;  the  Phenix,  an  English  family  hotel, 
San  Martin  780;  the  Grand,  Florida  25;  the  Royal,  Corrientes  782;  Imperial, 
Avenida  de  Mayo  952.  There  are  also  hotels  where  board  is  not  given,  such  as 
the  Deux  Mondes,  San  Martin  392,  and  the  Universelle,  San  Martin  238.  Charges 
vary  from  $3.00  to  $5.00  per  day  and  upwards.  For  accommodation  only  the 
charge  is  from  about  $1.50  per  day  and  upwards. 

The  National  Library  reading  room  is  free,  and  is  open  on  working  days  from  11 
a.  m.  to  4 p.m.  The  picture  gallery,  Florida  783,  is  open  every  day  except  Monday, 
from  10  a.  m.  to  5 p.  m. 

Churches  are  numerous  and  of  all  denominations. 

There  are  rowing  clubs,  yacht  clubs,  cricket  and  football  clubs;  lawn  tennis, 
golf,  polo  and  rifle  clubs. 

The  River  Tigre  will  well  repay  a visit,  there  being  many  rowing  and  sailing 
clubs  established  there. 

VALPARAISO  (Vale  of  Paradise)  is  the  seaport  for  Santiago,  the  capital  of  Chile, 
and  is  situated  in  a well-sheltered  bay.  It  is  the  buisiest  seaport  on  the  West  Coast 
of  South  America.  Communication  inland  is  very  good.  The  city  viewed  from  the 
sea  is  very  picturesque.  The  upper  town  is  built  on  terraces.  There  is  a fine  prom- 
enade. Vina  del  Mar,  a suburb,  is  attractive  on  account  of  its  good  climate,  and 
the  scenery  in  the  vicinity  is  very  pretty.  The  population  is  about  120,000. 

SANTIAGO,  admiringly  called  the  South  American  Washington,  is  but  a short 
distance  from  Valparaiso.  The  capital  of  Chile,  it  is  considered  the  most  picturesque 
city  on  the  Pacific  Coast.  Lying  2,000  feet,  above  the  level  of  the  sea,  it  abounds  in 
tropical  luxuriance,  although  hemmed  in  by  ice-covered  mountains.  A pleasant 
surprise  here  is  to  find  pretty  girls  serving  as  street  car  conductors. 


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TRINIDAD,  famous  for  its  practically  inexhaustible  Pitch  Lake  (asphalt), 
which  supplies  good  roads  and  walks  for  all  parts  of  the  world,  is  a very  interesting 
island  situated  a few  miles  to  the  east  of  Venezuela.  Its  area  is  about  1,754  square 
miles,  and  population  about  305,000.  The  island  is  very  mountainous  and  was  once 
connected  with  the  mainland.  The  roads  are  very  good  for  cycling,  driving,  etc. 
There  is  a good  railway.  Port  of  Spain,  to  which  Lamport  & Holt  Line  steamers 
proceed,  is  the  capital  and  also  trade  center.  Once  it  was  the  headquarters  of  the 
pirates  who  infested  the  Spanish  Main  and  figured  largely  in  the  early  history  of  the 
new  world.  There  is  no  harbor,  and  owing  to  the  shallowness  of  the  water,  the 
passengers  are  landed  in  boats  and  launches.  There  are  many  beautiful  buildings. 
The  electric  tramway  systems  are  very  good,  and  afford  an  inexpensive  method  of 
viewing  the  neighborhood.  The  streets  are  lighted  by  electricity.  There  are  many 
good  hotels.  The  places  of  interest  are:  Cathedral,  Government  Buildings  and 
Statue  of  Columbus.  The  exports  are  sugar,  cocoa,  asphalt  and  oil. 

BARBADOS,  of  which  Bridgetown  is  the  capitol,  is  an  extremely  healthful  and 
densely  populated  island,  lying  to  the  extreme  outer  edge  of  the  West  Indies.  _ Its 
position  makes  it  one  of  the  most  valuable  British  possessions  in  the  Lesser  Antilles. 
So  healthful  is  its  climate  that  it  is  only  a matter  of  a short  time  when  it  will  become 
a leading  health  resort  for  North  Americans.  It  only  needs  to  become  better  known 
to  be  properly  appreciated.  There  are  some  good  hotels  here,  one  of  the  best  being 
the  Marine  Hotel,  where  the  charges  are  quite  moderate,  and  a good  railway  system 
makes  the  principal  points  of  interest  easily  accessible.  The  sea  bathing  is  excellent. 
Codrington  College,  Gun  Hill  and  Nicholas  Abbey  are  among  the  places  of  interest. 
The  chief  export  is  sugar.  Fruits,  fresh  vegetables,  etc.,  are  plentiful.  The  island 
has  it  own  government,  not  being  a Crown  Colony,  although,  of  course,  there  is  a 
resident  governor.  Barbadians  are  very  proud  of  their  beautiful  island  and  firmly 
believe  no  place  in  the  whole  world  can  compare  with  it.  Their  hope  is  that  at  death 
heaven  will  be  another  Barbados. 

Principal  Hotels. 

Bahia.— Hotel  Sul  Americano  and  Hotel  Paris. 

Rio  de  Janeiro. — Hotel  Estrangeiros,  Hotel  Internacional  (out  of  town  45  minutes 
by  tram  car),  Hotel  America,  Hotel  Metropole  and  Hotel  Corcovado. 

Santos. — Hotel  Guaruju  (on  Guaruju  Beach),  and  Palace  Hotel. 

Sao  Paulo—  Hotel  Majestic,  Grand  Hotel,  Hotel  Roma  and  Hotel  Bella  Vista. 

Montevideo.— Hotel  Oriental,  Hotel  Central  and  Hotel  Brande  Lanata. 

Buenos  Aires.— Hotel  Plaza  (Ritz-Carlton  management),  Palace  Hotel,  Hotel 
Cecil,  Hotel  Paris,  Grande  Hotel,  Phenix  Hotel  (an  English  family  hotel)  and  The 
Royal  Imperial.  (There  are  several  hotels  where  board  is  not  given,  such  as  the  Deux 
Mondes  and  the  Universelle.) 

Punta  Arenas. — Hotel  Kosmos  and  Hotel  Royal. 

Valparaiso. — Hotel  Royal,  Palace  Hotel  and  Hotel  Colon. 

Santiago. — Oddo  Hotel,  Grand  Hotel  and  Hotel  de  France. 

Coquimbo. — Palace  Hotel. 

Iquique. — Phoenix  Hotel,  and  Grand  Hotel. 

Mollendo. — Hotel  Ferro-Carril. 

Arequippa. — Hotel  Central. 

Cuzco. — Hotel  Central. 

Pisco. — Grand  Hotel. 

Callao. — Genova  Hotel  and  Chalaquito  Hotel. 

Lima. — Cardinal  Hotel  and  Maury  Hotel. 

Salaverry. — Hotel  Italia. 

Guayaquil.— Wellington  Hotel. 

Panama. — The  Tivoli  and  Central  Hotel. 

Colon. — Imperial  Hotel.  . 

Trinidad  ( Port  of  Spain.)— Queen’s  Park  Hotel  and  Hotel  de  Paris. 

Barbados. — Marine  Hotel. 

Kingston. — St.  Andrew  Hotel  and  Myrtle  Bank  Hotel. 


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The  New  S.  S.  “Vestris.” 


Interesting  Features  of  the  Fleet. 

The  largest  and  finest  vessels  engaged  in  North  and  South  Atlantic 
transportation  are  those  of  the  Lamport  & Holt  Line,  leaving  New  York 
every  two  weeks.  Their  adaptation  to  the  service  in  which  they  are 
engaged  is  nothing  short  of  perfect. 

The  conditions  prevailing  on  the  southern  route  are  different  from 
those  attending  the  ordinary  transatlantic  course.  One  passes  from 
zone  to  zone  with  varying  climates  and  temperatures.  In  order  to 
equalize  these  conditions  as  far  as  possible  and  maintain  a maximum 
of  comfort,  it  is  necessary  that  the  vessels  should  be  specially  constructed. 
And  that  is  one  consideration  that  gives  pre-eminence  to  the  steamers 
of  this  fleet:  they  were  built  with  a sole  view  to  this  particular  service. 

One  important  feature  is  the  perfect  ventilation  secured  by  modern 
appliances.  The  result  is  that  a delightful  uniformity  of  pure  atmos- 
phere is  maintained  all  the  way  between  New  York  and  Argentina. 
This  comfort  is  increased  by  a sufficient  number  of  electric  fans. 
Travelers  find  that  the  pure  sea  air  in  the  dining  saloon  is  conducive 
to  appetite,  and  the  cuisine  is  not  only  kept  up  to  the  most  creditable 
standard,  but  is  adapted  to  the  varying  climates  as  they  are  reached 
from  stage  to  stage.  An  unusual  number  of  outside  staterooms  are 
provided,  and  all  of  the  staterooms  are  notably  homelike  and  comfort- 


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able.  These  points  are  touched  upon  in  order  to  counteract  the 
impression  that  a voyage  to  and  through  the  tropics  is  necessarily 
attended  with  discomfort.  Such  is  not  the  case.  On  the  contrary,  it 
will  be  found  as  enjoyable  as  any  other  voyage. 

Handsome  dining  saloons  extend  the  width  of  the  vessels.  There 
are  grand  staircases  and  imposing  entrance  halls.  Drawing  rooms, 
music  rooms,  libraries,  smoking  rooms,  children’s  nurseries,  open  air 
cafes,  gymnasiums — these  and  other  appointments  render  the  vessels 
unique  in  South  American  traffic.  There  are  charming  cabins-de-luxe 
with  private  bath.  Model  laundries  supply  added  convenience. 
Electric  lights  not  only  supply  illumination,  but  avoid  the  creation  of 
artificial  heat.  The  steamers  are  all  strongly  built,  provided  with 
every  safeguard  and  passing  the  most  rigid  inspection.  Ample  deck 
space  is  provided  for  sports,  etc.  In  short,  no  expense  has  been  spared 
to  make  the  vessels  of  the  Lamport  & Holt  Line  the  finest  in  the  world 
plying  north  and  south. 

It  may  be  interesting  to  note  the  pleasing  system  adopted  by  the 
Line  in  the  naming  of  its  ships.  They  are  named  after  persons  who  have 


1.  Promenade  Deck.  2.  Veranda  Cafe.  3.  Gymnasium.  4.  First-Class  Music  Room. 


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Sports  on  Deck. 


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First-Class  Dining  Room. 


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Cabin  de  Luxe.  Entrance  to  First-Class  Dining  Room. 

become  distinguished  in  some  branch  of  music,  literature  or  art.  For 
example,  the  magnificent  S.  S.  “Vestris”  was  named  after  a family 
whose  exquisite  dancing  many  years  ago  won  enthusiastic  plaudits 
from  all  the  stages  of  Europe.  The  “Vasari”  takes  its  name  from 
Georgio  Vasari,  the  Florentine  painter.  The  “Verdi”  is  so  called 
in  honor  of  the  famous  composer  whose  music  is  often  heard  on  board. 
The  Voltaire”  recognizes  the  philosopher  of  the  French  Revolution; 
the  “Tennyson”  and  “Byron”  help  to  preserve  the  fame  of  two  lights 
of  English  literature,  while  the  “Veronese”  recalls  the  famous  Italian 
painter.  This  method  of  naming  the  vessels  is  unique  and  graceful. 


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A Stateroom,  S.  S.  “Voltaire.”  Promenade  Deck,  S.  S.  “Voltaire.” 


Temperatures  of  Countries  Visited. 

BRAZIL. 

Bahia. — Summer,  82.5°  F.  Winter,  81.8°  F. 

Rio  de  Janeiro,  Santos  andSao  Paulo. — Varies  from  50°  F.  in  winter  to  99.5°  F. 
in  summer,  the  average  for  the  year  being  74°  F.  Hottest  weather  in  January  and 
February. 

URUGUAY. 

Ranges  from  32°  to  88°  F.  Summer  (December  to  March)  average,  70°  F. 

ARGENTINA. 

Buenos  Aires  and  Vicinity. — Yearly  average  is  63°  F.  Minimum,  32°  F.  Maxi- 
mum, 104  F.  Summer  (December  to  March)  average,  77°  F. 

CHILI. 

Punta  Arenas. — Yearly  average,  43.2°  F.  In  Winter,  as  low  as  9°  F.  below  zero. 

Valparaiso. — Yearly  average,  59°  F. 

Santiago. — The  summer  season  extends  from  December  to  March.  Yearly 
average  54°  F. 


Lamport  & Holt  Line  Fleet. 


Tons. 

Tons. 

Tons. 

Vandyck(Twin-screw)12000 

Euclid 

7155 

Ville  de  Paris .... 

. ..  6300 

Vauban  (Twin-screw)  12000 

Tintoretto . . . . 

6978 

Ville  du  Harve . . . 

. . 6300 

Vestris  (Twin- 

-screw) . 12000 

Titian 

6978 

Bellagio 

. . 6030 

Vasari 

12000 

Dettingen 

6978 

Bellevue 

. . 5731 

Veronese 

11745 

Flodden 

6978 

Bellailsa 

. . 5620 

Voltaire 

11000 

Balaclava 

6978 

Sallust 

. 5576 

Verdi 

8040 

Evesham 

6978 

Byron 

. . 5192 

Dry  den 

9000 

Thespis 

6760 

Tennyson 

. . 5192 

Rossetti 

8560 

Raphael 

....  6721 

Virgil 

. . 5182 

Archimedes.  . 

8046 

Terence 

6710 

Horace 

. . 5149 

Canning 

7876 

Rembrandt.  . . . 

6708 

Phidias 

. . 4112 

Siddons 

7800 

Romney 

6702 

Homer 

. . 4232 

Spenser 

7800 

Canova 

....  6620 

Milton 

. . 3931 

Belgrano 

7400 

Cervantes 

6560 

Chaucer 

. . 3880 

Raeburn 

7370 

Colbert 

....  6500 

Hipparchus 

..  3000 

Cavour 

7286 

Camoens 

6372 

Inventor 

. . 3000 

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South  American  Tours. 

TOUR  ONE. 

New  York  to  Bahia,  Rio  de  Janeiro,  Santos,  Montevideo  and  Buenos  Aires, 
across  the  Andes  by  rail  to  Valparaiso,  traveling  through  the  most  wild  and  wonderful 
scenery  in  the  world,  sometimes  at  an  altitude  of  12,800  feet  above  sea  level,  or  through 
the  Straits  of  Magellan,  on  the  Pacific  Steam  Navigation  Company  steamers,  calling 
at  Port  Stanley,  Falkland  Islands  and  Punta  Arenas  on  the  voyage  to  Valparaiso. 
Valparaiso  to  Panama,  calling  at  many  ports  on  the  West  Coast  (from  which  inter- 
esting trips  can  be  made  into  the  country  and  to  places  of  note)  by  the  Pacific 
Steam  Navigation  Company  or  the  Cia  Sud  Americana  de  Vapores,  who  maintain  a 
joint  service  weekly.  Thence  across  Isthmus  to  Colon  by  rail — Colon  to  New  York. 
Or  New  York  to  Colon,  Colon  to  Panama  by  rail,  Panama  to  Valparaiso,  across  the 
Andes  by  rail  to  Buenos  Aires,  Buenos  Aires  to  Montevideo,  Santos,  Rio  de  Janeiro, 
Bahia,  Trinidad,  Barbados,  and  New  York.  Fare,  $475.  Or  the  passenger  can  return 
to  New  York  from  South  America  via  England  (paying  $25  additional)  by  the 
steamers  of  the  Lamport  & Holt  Line,  Royal  Mail  Steam  Packet  Co.,  Pacific  Steam 
Navigation  Co.,  to  Southampton  or  Liverpool,  and  the  regular  North  Atlantic  Lines 
to  New  York.  (Fare  to  include  $95  North  Atlantic  berth.) 


Inglan 

North  Atlantic  berth  at  $95. 


TOUR  THREE. 


New  York  to  Buenos  Aires,  Buenos  Aires  to  England  by  the  Lamport  & Holt 
Line,  Royal  Mail  or  Pacific  Steam  Navigation  Co.  steamers.  England  to  New 
York  by  North  Atlantic  steamer.  Fare,  $420  (including  $95  North  Atlantic  berth). 


TOUR  FOUR. 

New  York  to  Rio  de  Janeiro,  Rio  de  Janeiro  to  England  by  Lamport  & Holt  Line 
Royal  Mail  or  Pacific  Steam  Navigation  Co.;  England  to  New  York  by  North 
Atlantic  steamer.  Fare,  $370  (including  $95  North  Atlantic  berth). 


Special  tours,  managed  by  an  experienced  conductor,  are  carried  from  New  York 
on  every  voyage  of  the  new  twin-screw  S.  S.  “Vestris,”  12,000  tons. 

The  length  of  passages  are  approximately’as  follows;  Liverpool  to  Buenos  Aires, 
22  days;  Liverpool  to  Rio  de  Janeiro,  17  days;  Buenos  Aires  to  New  York,  23  days; 
Rio  de  Janeiro  to  New  York,  17  days;  Buenos  Aires  to  Rio  de  Janeiro,  6 days; 
Buenos  Aires  to  Southampton,  from  21  to  22  days;  Rio  de  Janeiro  to  Southampton, 
from  17  to  18  days;  New  York  to  Bahia,  14  days.  Trinidad  to  New  York,  7 days; 
Barbados  to  New  York,  6 days. 

F ares  will  include  Meals  and  Berth  throughout,  except  on  shore  or  in  transit  across 
the  Andes,  unless  otherwise  specified. 

Rates  for  Children  and  Servants  will  be  quoted  upon  application. 

For  full  particulars  of  these  and  other  interesting  tours  apply  for  “ Booklet  T.” 


Distances. 


Knots. 


New  York  to  Bahia 4067 

Bahia  to  Rio  de  Janeiro 738 

Rio  de  Janeiro  to  Santos 200 

Santos  to  Montevideo 913 

Montevideo  to  Buenos  Aires 115 

Buenos  Aires  to  Rosario 224 

Bahia  to  Pernambuco 385 


(1  Nautical  Mile  or 


Knots. 

Pernambuco  to  Barbados 2031 

Barbados  to  New  York 1830 

Trinidad  to  Barbados 220 

Miles. 

Buenos  Aires  to  Valparaiso 888 

Valparaiso  to  New  York,  via  Pan- 
ama and  Colon 5500 

= 1.131  Statute  Miles). 


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CONNECTIONS. 


The  Buenos  Aires  and  Pacific  Railway  Co.,  Ltd. 

(Transandine  Route.) 

Trains  leave  Buenos  Aires  8.20  a.  m.  Sunday  and  Thursday,  arriving  at  Santiago 
10.30  p.  m.  and  Valparaiso  10.40  p.  m.  Monday  and  Friday. 

Leave  Valparaiso  6.00  p.  m.,  Santiago  6.20  p.  m.,  Saturday  and  Wednesday 
and  arrive  at  Buenos  Aires  7.10  p.  m.  Monday  and  Friday. 

Trains  from  Valparaiso  and  Santiago  connect  at  Llai-Llai. 

FARES.— Adult,  first-class,  $63.50  with  berth;  second-class,  $42.50  with  berth 
(no  meals). 

CHILDREN— One  child  under  3 years  is  carried  free.  Under  12  years  the  fare 
is  $35.00  first  class,  and  $21.50  second  class. 

BAGGAGE— Each  passenger  is  allowed  50  kilos  (100  lbs.)  of  baggage  free  and 
the  rate  for  excess  baggage  is  85c.  for  each  5 kilos  (10  lbs.).  Packages  should  not 
exceed  60  kilos  (120  lbs.)  in  weight. 


Lamport  & Holt  Line  Service  from  Southampton. 

*The  new  “V”  steamers  (twin-screw)  of  this  service  sail  from  Southampton  and 
Cherbourg  for  Buenos  Aires,  calling  at  Vigo,  Lisbon,  Leixoes,  Rio  de  Janeiro  and 
Montevideo  en  route. 

The  Royal  Mail  Steam  Packet  Co.  and  The  Pacific  Steam 
Navigation  Co.  Services. 

*The  R.  M.  S.  P.  Company  steamers  leave  Southampton  and  Cherbourg  every 
alternate  Friday  (during  certain  seasons  every  Friday)  for  Coruna,  Vigo,  Pernambuco 
Bahia,  Rio  de  Janeiro,  Santos,  Montevideo  and  Buenos  Aires. 

*The  steamers  of  the  P.  S.  N.  Company  sail  from  Liverpool  every  alternate 
Thursday  for  Coruna,  Vigo,  Leixoes,  Lisbon,  Las  Palmas,  St.  Vincent,  Pernambuco, 
Bahia,  Rio  de  Janeiro,  Santos  and  Montevideo  (for  Buenos  Aires).  These  steamers 
then  proceed  through  to  the  West  Coast  ports  via  Port  Stanley  and  Punta  Arenas. 

♦Through  tickets  can  be  purchased  at  New  York  for  passages  through  to  South 
America,  passengers  using  the  North  Atlantic  Lines  from  New  York  and  connecting 
at  Southampton  or  Liverpool.  Rates  quoted  on  application. 

New  York  to  Europe  via  Panama  and  West  Indies. 

R.M.S.P.  steamers  from  New  York,  sail  every  alternate  Saturday  for  Cherbourg 
and  Southampton. 

Ports  of  Call:  Antilla  (Cuba),  Jamaica,  Colon,  Cartagena,  Puerto  Colombia, 
Trinidad  (for  Venezuela,  Windward  and  Leeward  Islands,  British  Guiana),  Barbados, 
Azores,  Cherbourg  and  Southampton.  Rates  quoted  on  application. 

New  York  to  the  West  Coast  of  South  America  via  Panama. 

R.  M.  S.  P.  steamers  from  New  York  every  alternate  Saturday  taking  passen- 
gers for  West  Coast  of  South  America. 

Ports  of  Call:  Antilla  (Cuba),  Jamaica,  Colon,  thence  by  Panama  R.  R.  to 
Panama,  thence  to  all  ports  in  Panama,  Colombia,  Equador,  Peru  and  Chile  by  the 
Pacific  Steam  Navigation  and  Cia  Sud  Americana  de  Vapores  (Chilian  Navigation 
Company).  Rates  quoted  on  application. 


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General  Information. 

RETURN  TICKETS  (first  class)  are  good  for  one  year. 

STOP-OVER  PRIVILEGES  will  be  granted  if  asked  for  at  the  time  of  book- 
ing— the  passenger  to  continue  the  voyage  by  a steamer  of  the  Lamport  & Holt  Line, 
Royal  Mail  Steam  Pocket  Co.,  or  Pacific  Steam  Navigation  Co.,  difference  in  fare, 
if  any,  to  be  borne  by  passenger. 

UNUSED  RETURN  TICKETS. — If  the  return  portion  of  return  ticket  be  not 
used,  and  notice  be  given  to  the  Company  within  the  period  of  availability,  the 
difference  between  the  amount  paid  and  the  single  fare,  less  10%  will  be  refunded. 

RESERVATIONS,  may  be  provisionally  made  on  the  payment  of  half  the 
passage  money.  Full  passage  money  must  be  paid  and  tickets  must  be  taken  up  a 
fortnight  before  the  advertised  sailing  date. 

LAUNDRY. — The  “Vestris”  and  “Vasari”  each  have  a steam  laundry. 

BAGGAGE. — Each  first-class  adult  passenger  is  allowed  20  cu.  ft.;  each  second 
and  third-class  adult  passenger,  10  cu.  ft.;  children  in  proportion  without  extra 
charge.  Any  excess  upon  this  quantity  to  be  paid  for  before  sailing  at  the  rate  of  30  cents 
per  cu.  ft.;  but  no  merchandise  or  specie  to  be  taken  as  baggage.  Further,  any  passenger 
who  may  take  or  cause  to  be  taken  on  board  gunpowder,  either  in  cartridges  or  other- 
wise, lucifer  matches,  or  any  article  of  explosive,  inflammable,  dangerous  or  damaging 
nature  is  liable  not  only  to  prosecution  and  to  the  penalty  imposed  by  statute  but  also 
for  all  damage  resulting  from  the  taking  on  board  of  such  articles.  As  the  liability 
of  the  Company  is  limited  baggage  should  be  insured. 

INSURANCE  OF  BAGGAGE. — -Arrangements  have  been  made  whereby  pas- 
sengers may  insure  their  baggage  against  all  marine  risks  at  the  low  rates  ruling  for 
this  Line.  Risk  conditions  include  loss  or  damage  caused  by  fire,  sea  perils,  and 
forcible  theft  (not  pilferage)  whilst  on  board  the  steamer,  but  excepting  breakage, 
unless  caused  by  the  vessel  being  stranded,  sunk,  on  fire,  or  in  collision.  When 
desired,  the  Company  is  also  prepared  to  cover  baggage  and  effects  free  of  all  charge. 
For  rates  of  insurance,  see  schedule.  Instructions  should  be  given  to  the  Company’s 
offices  at  the  port  of  embarkation  not  later  than  the  morning  of  the  day  previous  to 
sailing.  Particulars  required  are  the  number  and  description  of  the  packages. 

HEAVY  BAGGAGE. — Heavy  baggage  must  be  sent  to  the  dock  in  advance, 
and  must  in  all  cases  reach  the  loading  berth  not  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  date 
of  departure.  Advice  of  its  despatch,  with  full  particulars  and  name  of  railway 
or  express  company,  should  be  sent  to  the  Company’s  office. 

LABELS  FOR  BAGGAGE — All  baggage  should  bear  the  Company’s  labels, 
which  may  be  obtained  on  application. 

BAGGAGE  IN  CABIN. — As  only  small  packages  can  be  taken  into  the  cabin, 
all  large  pieces  of  baggage  which  are  for  use  on  the  voyage  will  be  stored  in  the  baggage- 
room,  access  to  which  is  available  during  the  voyage.  Packages  for  the  state  room 
should  not  exceed  3 feet  in  length,  21  inches  in  width,  and  15  inches  in  depth.  Bag- 
gage which  is  wanted  on  voyage  should  be  so  labelled,  or  it  will  not  be  accessible  during 
voyage.  All  baggage  must  pass  through  the  Custom  House  at  port  of  destination. 

BAGGAGE  FOR  BRAZILIAN  PORTS. — Passengers  who  bring  packages  of 
baggage  in  which  are  articles  other  than  used  clothing,  necessaries  for  daily  use,  or 
instruments  appertaining  to  the  profession  of  the  passengers,  must  deliver  to  the 
Purser  of  the  ship  a list  of  such  packages,  with  a written  and  signed  declaration  of  the 
contents  of  each,  expressly  stating  the  marks,  lettering,  etc.,  of  the  package. 

BAGGAGE  FOR  ARGENTINE  PORTS. — Passengers  are  warned  that  all 
packages  of  merchandise,  whether  loose  or  contained  in  passengers’  baggage,  must 
be  declared  to  the  Captain  or  Purser  before  the  vessel’s  arrival  in  port,  and  such 
merchandise  must  be  placed  on  the  ship’s  manifest,  which  is  delivered  to  the  Custom 
House.  The  Purser  will  supply  Forms  of  Declaration. 

CHILDREN. — Children  under  12  years  travel  at  half  fare  each;  under  6 years, 
quarter  fare  each;  under  2 years,  one  child  free;  others,  quarter  fare  each.  One  of 
the  attractions  of  the  new  passenger  steamers  is  the  fine  large  nursery. 

Seats  at  Saloon  Table. — Only  children  paying  full  fares  are  allowed  seats  at  the 
saloon  table. 


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SERVANTS. — Servants  berthed  in  the  first-class  accommodations  are  charged 
two-thirds  of  the  minimum  first-class  fare.  Maid-servants  mess  with  the  children 
of  first-class  passengers.  Men-servants  mess  in  the  second-class  saloon.  Servants 
holding  second-class  tickets  are  considered  second-class  passengers  in  every  respect, 
and  are  not  allowed  in  the  first-class  quarters.  Servants  traveling  third-class  will 
not  be  admitted  to  the  first  or  second-class  accommodations  under  any 
circumstances.  ., 

WINES,  SPIRITS  AND  TOBACCO. — Passengers  are  not  allowed  to  provide 
themselves  with  wines  and  spirits,  malt  liquors  and  mineral  waters,  but  the  best  qualities 
are  provided  and  may  be  purchased  on  board,  the  brands  and  vintages  being  very  care- 
fully selected  by  the  Company.  Tobacco,  cigars,  cigarettes,  etc.,  of  the  best  brands 
mav  be  purchased  at  moderate  charges  on  board.  Passengers  are  requested  to  sign 
cards  when  ordering  wines  and  spirits,  etc.,  at  table,  and  accounts  will  be  presented 
weekly  by  the  saloo  1 steward,  to  whom  payment  may  be  made. 

QUARANTINE.— All  quarantine  expenses  of  passengers  must  be  borne  by 
themselves. 

MEALS— Breakfast,  8.30  a.  m.  to  9.30  a.  m.;  Luncheon,  1 p.  m.;  Afternoon 
Tea,  4 p.  m.;  Dinner,  7 p.  m.  In  addition  coffee  and  biscuits  are  served  at 
7 a.’m.  in  the  stateroom  if  desired,  and  ices  are  served  on  deck  m hot  weather  and 
soup  in  cold  weather  at  11  a.  m.  The  cuisine  is  maintained  at  a high  standard  of 
excellence,  and  is  in  charge  of  a first-class  chef.  Special  private  dinners  can  be  arranged 
on  consulting  the  Chief  Steward.  Bugle  calls  are  sounded  for  all  meals. 

VALUABLES.— Valuables  should  be  kept  in  the  safe  in  the  charge  of  the  Purser. 
The  Company  is  not  responsible  for  valuables. 

TABLE  SEATS— Application  may  be  made  at  the  Offices  of  the  Company, 
where  plans  may  be  seen;  also  to  the  Saloon  Steward  on  board  the  steamer  on  day  o 

sailing.  . ^ , . , 

STEAMER  CHAIRS— Steamer  Chairs  of  the  most  comfortable  type  are  pro- 
vided at  the  cost  of  $1.00  per  voyage. 

MBRARY. — The  passenger  steamers  carry  a small  library  of  standard  works. 

DOCTOR. — An  experienced  doctor  is  attached  to  the  staff  of  each  steamer, 
his  services  are  free  of  charge  for  sickness  developed  on  board.  Medicines  are  also 
provided  free  by  the  Company. 

STEWARDESS.— Each  steamer  carries  experienced  Stewardesses. 

SWIMMING  TANK.— An  open-air  bath  is  usually  fitted  up  on  deck,  and  con- 
tributes materially  to  the  enjoyment  of  passengers. 

PREPAID  PASSAGES. — Prepaid  Passages  may  be  purchased  at  the  same  rates 
as  outward  tickets,  the  purchaser  to  pay  extras  (if  any). 

DOGS  AND  PETS.— Passengers  intending  taking  pets  with  them  must  make 
arrangements  with  the  Company  and  pay  the  fixed  tariff,  otherwise  the  animals  will 
not  be  allowed  on  board.  Animals  are  carried  at  the  entire  risk  of  passengers. 

BARBER.— Each  passenger  steamer  has  an  experienced  barber,  who  is  entitled 
to  charge  for  his  services  according  to  the  fixed  tariff  of  the  Company.  The  shop  is 
fitted  with  all  the  latest  electrical  contrivances  for  massage,  etc. 

CONCERTS.— Concerts,  dances,  sports  and  other  amusements 
on  the  voyage. 

PRESS— A periodical  is  issued  on  board.  , ~ , , ._w 

DECK  GAMES.— Deck  games  such  as  quoits,  bull  board,  shuffle  board,  cnCKet, 
deck  golf,  etc.,  are  provided  for  the  entertainment  of  passengers. 

FORWARDING  OF  LETTERS.— When  passengers  leave  a steamer  it  would 
greatly  facilitate  the  forwarding  of  letters  by  the  Company  if  passengers  would  put 
their  names  and  addresses  in  the  book  provided  on  board  for  this  purpose,  which  ad- 
dresses are  sent  up  to  the  office.  , . . , . , , 

WIRELESS  TELEGRAMS.— The  latest  systems  of  wireless  telegraphy  have 
been  installed  on  the  passenger  steamers,  so  that  passengers  may  communicate  with 
their  friends  onshore,  advising  them  of  the  impending  arrival  some  days  before  the 
steamer  docks.  Radio-telegrams  are  accepted  at  any  telegraph  office  for  transmission 


The  shop  is 
are  arranged 


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to  steamer  at  sea.  The  address  of  a radio-telegram  to  be  delivered  to  a steamer 
through  a coast  station  should  be  as  per  example: 

“JOHN  JONES,  Steamship  Vestris,  Wireless." 

The  charges  for  radio-telegrams  sent  through  any  coast  station  abroad  can  be 
ascertained  at  any  telegraph  office.  The  rate  on  board  for  communication  with  the 
coast  can  be  obtained  from  the  operator  in  charge. 

LETTERS  AND  TELEGRAMS. — Letters  and  telegrams  intended  for  passengers 
may  be  sent  to  the  Company’s  agents,  who  will  endeavor  to  forward  them  on  board; 
or,  should  the  steamer  have  arrived  before  the  letters,  keep  them  in  their  offices  until 
they  are  called  for.  Letters  should  be  carefully  addressed  as  per  specimen: 

“JOHN  JONES,  Esq., 

Passenger  on  board  the  S.  S.  Vestris , 

care  of  Messers.  Busk  & Daniels,  New  York." 

FAMILY  ABATEMENTS. — Special  rates  can  be  arranged  for  a large  family 
or  party. 

CLOTHING. — The  voyager  is  again  reminded  that  the  seasons  in  South  America 
are  the  reverse  of  those  in  North  America.  The  northern  winter  is  the  southern  sum- 
mer, and  vice  versa.  The  tourist  will  give  attention,  therefore,  to  the  subject  of 
proper  clothing.  Going  in  the  fall  or  winter,  he  should  be  supplied  with  apparel 
appropriate  to  spring  or  summer.  And  if  he  makes  his  visit  to  South  America  in  the 
spring  or  summer  he  will  need  warmer  clothing  for  the  cooler  months  southward. 

Warm  clothing  is  advisable  for  the  first  two  or  three  days  of  the  sea  voyage 
from  New  York,  but  lighter  clothing  will  be  necessary  for  use  later  on,  and  it  is  as 
well  for  passengers  to  take  one  or  two  suits  of  white  duck,  as  they  will  be  found  very 
useful. 

CHANGING  MONEY. — Each  passenger  steamer  carries  a limited  amount  of 
Brazilian,  Uruguayan,  Argentine,  American  and  English  money  for  the  convenience 
of  passengers. 


MONEYS  IN  USE  AT  THE  PORTS  OF 


Brazilian  Ports Reis  3,000  to  the  U 

Brazilian  Ports Milreis  (1000  Reis) 

Uruguayan  Ports Dollar = 

Argentine  Ports j Paper^ohar ' (Peso).’  ‘ ‘ = 

Chilian  Ports Dollar “ . . . . = 

Bolivian  Ports Dollar = 

Peruvian  Ports Dollar = 

Ecuadorian  Ports Dollar 

In  Panama  and  Colon,  U.  S.  money  is  general  used 


CALL 

Equivalent  in 
U.  S.  Currency 

Dollar. 

. = about  $ .33 
1.05 


.92 

.43 

.22 

.44 

.48 

.48 


The  above  are  the  exchanges  ruling  at  time  of  issue  of  this  booklet . The 
current  rates  of  exchange  of  the  various  ports  can  be  ascertained  from  the 
Purser  or  the  Company’s  Agents. 


TRAVELERS’  CHECKS,  payable  in  any  part  of  the  world,  are  issued  by  the 
New  York  Office  for  the  convenience  of  the  Company’s  patrons. 


ADVISING  SAFE  ARRIVAL  ABROAD. — The  New  York  Office  receives  cable 
advice  of  the  safe  arrival  of  the  steamers  at  Bahia  and  Montevideo,  and  will  be 
pleased  to  pass  on  this  information  to  the  friends  of  passengers. 

Special  post  cards  are  provided  for  this  purpose,  and  the  names  and  addresses 
of  the  friends  should  be  affixed,  the  post  cards  posted  to  the  office,  or  handed  to  the 
Company’s  office  representative  on  board  before  sailing. 


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Government  Taxes. 

U.  S.  HEAD  TAX. — The  United  States  Government  imposes  a tax  of  $4.00  on 
every  passenger  entering  the  United  States  who  is  not  a United  States  citizen. 

This  tax  is  collected  from  such  passengers  in  addition  to  the  passage  money,  and 
must  be  paid  together  with  the  passage  fare. 

In  the  case  of  passengers  “in  transit/’  receipts  for  the  tax  will  be  given,  and  such 
payments  will  be  refunded  at  the  New  York  office,  in  exchange  for  such  receipts,  if 
passengers  leave  the  United  States  within  30  days  of  arrival,  provided  they  have 
been  declared  as  transit  passengers  and  have  signed  the  necessary  certificate. 

BRAZILIAN  TAX. — The  Brazilian  Government  levies  an  embarkation  tax 
of  5 per  cent,  on  first,  second  and  third-class  single  tickets,  and  on  half  the  cost  of 
return  tickets.  This  applies  to  passengers  going  to  ports  outside  Brazil.  For  ports  in 
Brazil  the  tax  is  3 per  cent,  of  the  cost  of  the  ticket,  the  maximum  payment  being  $2.00. 

Immigration  Regulations. 

PASSPORTS,  although  not  always  necessary  for  first  class  passengers,  are  a 
convenience  and  can  be  obtained  by  American  citizens  by  applying  to  the  Depart- 
ment of  State,  Washington,  D.  C.  Second  and  third-class  passengers,  however,  must 
have  a passport  or  some  official  document  to  establish  their  identity.  Foreign 
subjects  and  passengers  generally  must  be  guided  by  local  regulations. 

ARGENTINA. — Steerage  passengers  for  Buenos  Ayres  and  Rosario  must  not 
be  over  60  years  old,  or  suffering  from  trachoma  or  other  infectious  eye  disorder,  or 
any  infirmity  or  illness  likely  to  prevent  them  from  earning  their  living. 

Principal  Agencies. 

Tickets  and  reservations  can  be  secured  from  all  Tourist  Agents  throughout  the 
United  States,  Canada,  Mexico  and  Cuba. 


New  York. 

Busk  & Daniels,  General  Agents,  301  Produce  Exchange  Building. 

Telegraphic  Address 

Danemore 

PERNAMBUCO 

BAHIA 

RIO  DE  JANEIRO 

SANTOS 

MONTEVIDEO 

BUENOS  AIRES 

ROSARIO 

VALPARAISO 

LIMA 

RIO  GRANDE  DO  SUL.  . 

PORTO  ALEGRE 

PUNT  A ARENAS 

South  America. 

Julius  Von  Sohsten 

F.  Benn  & Son 

Norton,  Megaw  & Co.,  Ltd 

F.  S.  Hampshire  & Co.,  Ltd 

A.  Real  de  Azua 

T.  S.  Boadle  & Co 

H.  S.  Ferguson  & Co 

Duncan  Fox  & Co 

Duncan  Fox  & Co 

Eduardo  Wigg  & Co 

C.  Booth 

Braun  & Blanchard 

Sohsten 

Benn 

Norton 

Hampshire 

Azua 

Boadle 

Ferguson 

Zephyr 

Wigg 

Booth 

Braun 

BARBADOS 

ST.  LUCIA 

TRINIDAD 

West  Indies. 

Hanschell  & Co 

Barnard,  Sons  & Co 

George  R.  Alston  & Co 

Hanschell 

Barnard 

Alston 

SOUTHAMPTON 

England. 

Royal  Mail  Steam  Packet  Co 

Omarius 

LAMPORT  & HOLT,  LIMITED, 

LIVERPOOL:  Royal  Liver  Building.  LONDON:  36,  Lime  Street,  E.C. 
MANCHESTER:  21  York  Street. 

Head  Office:  Royal  Liver  Building,  Water  Street,  Liverpool.  Telegraphic  Address:  “Lamport.” 


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